DIM BULB Disabled spending
We get it. No one wants cuts. But we’re at the point when they’re inevitable. And they’re probably going to impact everyone — even the disabled, even elementary school students, even politicians. So developmental disability advocates, instead of sending hundreds of letters to the State House, should focus their efforts on winning new private sector donors. Our elected officials must first find ways to pay for core government services before promising funds that don’t exist to special interest groups.
OUTRAGE: Consider it decided
WHO Alan Beier and his attorney Joshua Treem
WHAT: Beier, a former River Hill High School teacher, is accused of child sex abuse — and he and his attorney are attempting to get the charges dropped.
WHY IT’S A BAD IDEA: The prosecutors made a mistake in their charges and had to re-file, delaying Beier’s trial by a couple of months (they found evidence that the abuse had started earlier than they thought). Now Beier’s saying his defense was weakened by the delay. He has a point, but let’s get real, we’re not holding him for years for no good reason. Prosecutors fixed the charges and deserve a day in court.
WHY THEY ARE DOING IT: At this point, it’s probably Beier’s best shot at avoiding jail time, and the judge has to consider his motion — but let’s consider it decided. He doesn’t get a pass on these charges.
WHERE TO SHOW SUPPORT: advocatesforyouth.org
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